On Wednesday, Tunisian Youth and Sports Minister Sadek Moulali welcomed Bouchra Hajij, President of the African Volleyball Confederation, at the Ministry of Youth and Sports. Hajij was accompanied by Sourakatou Ali Yaro, President of the Beninese Volleyball Federation and member of the African Volleyball Union's executive committee. The meeting was attended by senior ministry officials, including the head of the minister's office, Narges Ballelifa, and Ehsan Zouq, who is in charge of managing the Sports Directorate.
During the meeting, Minister Moulali expressed his gratitude to Hajij for entrusting Tunisia with organizing the African Championship, which was previously scheduled to take place in the Democratic Republic of Congo but was relocated due to health concerns. The event received full support from the Tunisian presidency and government. The discussions focused on strengthening cooperation between Tunisia and the African Volleyball Confederation.
Hajij expressed her unlimited support for Tunisia's bid to host the upcoming Junior World Championship. As a gesture of appreciation for Tunisia's efforts in developing volleyball in Africa, Hajij pledged to gift Tunisia a high-quality volleyball mat valued at $90,000. This donation aims to enhance the sport's infrastructure in the country.
The meeting also highlighted the fruitful collaboration between Tunisia and the African Volleyball Confederation. Minister Moulali emphasized Tunisia's commitment to promoting volleyball in Africa, and Hajij acknowledged the country's efforts in this regard. The two parties discussed ways to further enhance their partnership and develop the sport in the region.
At the end of the meeting, Hajij presented Minister Moulali with the first class of the African Volleyball Confederation's shield, as a token of appreciation for Tunisia's contributions to the development of volleyball in Africa. This gesture recognizes the strong cooperation between Tunisia and the confederation.
The meeting was attended by several officials from the Tunisian Volleyball Federation, as well as representatives from the Ministry of Youth and Sports. The discussions demonstrated the shared commitment to promoting volleyball in Tunisia and Africa. The African Volleyball Confederation plays a vital role in developing the sport across the continent.
The visit by Hajij and her delegation underscores the importance of Tunisia in the African volleyball landscape. The country's efforts to host major international events, such as the African Championship and the Junior World Championship, demonstrate its capabilities and commitment to the sport. The meeting with Minister Moulali highlights the strong ties between Tunisia and the African Volleyball Confederation.
Key points
- Tunisian Sports Minister Sadek Moulali meets with African Volleyball Confederation President Bouchra Hajij to discuss cooperation and development of volleyball in Africa.
- Hajij pledges to gift Tunisia a high-quality volleyball mat valued at $90,000 to support the sport's development.
- The meeting highlights the fruitful collaboration between Tunisia and the African Volleyball Confederation, with a focus on promoting volleyball in Africa.
